Pakistan to build 'community bunkers' on the Line of Control

While interacting with families of those killed and injured in the cross-border firing, Pakistani Prime Minister Abbasi said he had approved funds to build the bunkers for the safety of the Pakistani civilians living along the LoC.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspIndiatimes

Islamabad: Pakistan will construct community bunkers on the Line of Control (LoC) to protect civilians from alleged firing by Indian troops, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Friday.

Abbasi accompanied by Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa and PoK "Prime Minister" Raja Farooq Haider visited the Chirikot sector of the LoC, the Pakistan Army said in a statement.

While interacting with families of those killed and injured in the cross-border firing, Abbasi appreciated their determination and resolve.

He announced enhancement in financial assistance to the families of those killed or injured in the firing and approved funds to develop community protection bunkers for the safety of civilians, according to the statement.

During the visit, the Pakistani prime minister was briefed by his country's general officer commanding the area and was informed of the alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces.

“The prime minister condemned Indian unprofessional approach of targeting innocent civilians. He said Pakistan shall continue its political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris for their just struggle,” the Army said.

The Pakistani prime minister also interacted with troops and praised them, saying "no other army of the world is parallel to Pakistan Army."

"Restoration of peace against terrorism despite our commitment to the perpetual threat from the eastern border is a milestone achievement and together we shall take it towards enduring peace and stability,” he said.

Meanwhile, earlier in October, a senior BSF official of India said that Pakistan Rangers have violated the ceasefire 105 times along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir in the first nine months of the year. He also added that a BSF jawan and a woman were killed and 19 others, including seven BSF men and 12 civilians, were injured in the shelling during the period.

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